Plan review
Review of the existing EHCP to identify where needs, provision, outcomes or wording no longer reflect the current picture.
EHCP Amendments
Navigate SEND helps families and professionals where an existing EHCP no longer reflects current need, provision or practical reality, and the plan needs to be amended more clearly and strategically.
This service is designed for situations where the issue is no longer whether an EHCP exists, but whether the current wording, outcomes, provision or structure of the plan is accurate enough, specific enough and still fit for purpose.
This service may be right if...
- An EHCP already exists but no longer reflects the child or young person’s current needs
- The provision in the plan is unclear, outdated, too vague or no longer sufficient
- The outcomes no longer make sense or do not reflect the real priorities
- The plan has gone through review, but the wording still needs to change
- You need a more structured and strategic route through the amendment stage
WHAT THIS SERVICE DOES
Support when the plan exists but is no longer right
EHCP amendment work often becomes necessary when the plan no longer matches the actual needs of the child or young person, the provision described is too general, or the outcomes are no longer meaningful or relevant.
This service helps bring structure to that stage. We support the process by reviewing the current plan, identifying where the wording or provision needs to change, organising the strongest case for amendment and helping shape a clearer next-step route.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Typical scope of support
Strategic clarification
Clarifying what the key amendment issues are and which changes matter most to the case.
Evidence alignment
Reviewing how reports, observations and current difficulties align with the amendment points being pursued.
Drafting support
Support with structuring amendment requests, proposed wording or associated follow-through materials where agreed.
Gap spotting
Identifying where the plan remains too broad, too unclear or no longer matched to actual need.
Next-step planning
Clarifying what to do after the amendment work, including how this connects to review, provision or ongoing advisory support.
BEST FIT
Who is this service for
Families
Parents and carers who already have an EHCP in place but need the plan to change meaningfully.
Case managers
Professionals who need a clearer, more strategic route through plan amendment work.
Post-review cases
Situations where annual review has highlighted the need for change, but the amendment work still needs structure and follow-through.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear route from initial enquiry to amendment support
Initial enquiry
You explain the current position, what the EHCP says now, and what no longer feels right or sufficient.
Triage and fit
We review the case at a high level and identify whether this is the right service pathway.
Consultation and scope
Where appropriate, we clarify the amendment priorities, current evidence and likely scope of work.
Review and drafting stage
The current plan and supporting materials are reviewed and the amendment work is structured and prepared.
Final review and next-step guidance
The service concludes with a clearer, more strategic route forward for the amendment stage and what follows it.
Not sure whether this is an amendment issue or review issue?
If the case sits between annual review, provision concerns and amendment work, get in touch and we can help identify the strongest entry point.
HELPFUL STARTING INFORMATION
What is useful to have ready?
The current EHCP
The most recent version of the plan and any tracked or draft variations if relevant.
Recent review papers
Annual review paperwork, notes or recommendations if the amendment issue has emerged through review.
Professional reports
Any educational, psychological, therapy or health information that supports the need for change.
Current concerns
A clear explanation of what in the plan is no longer working or no longer matches the real picture.
Related services
If the case is linked to a nearby stage in the SEND journey, these services may also be relevant:
ECHP needs assessment requests and reassessments
FAQ'S
Common questions
What is an EHCP amendment?
An EHCP amendment is a change to an existing Education, Health and Care Plan where the wording no longer reflects current needs, provision, outcomes or placement-related issues.
When does an EHCP need to be amended?
An EHCP may need amendment when a child or young person’s needs have changed, the specified provision is unclear or insufficient, outcomes are no longer appropriate, or the plan no longer reflects the practical reality of the case.
Can you help after an annual review if the plan needs changing?
Yes. This service can be relevant after annual review where the plan needs to change and the case requires clearer structure, evidence or strategic follow-through.
Do you work with both families and professionals on EHCP amendments?
Yes. Families are the primary audience, and case managers and other professionals can also use this service where the case and referral route are appropriate.
NEXT STEP
Need support with EHCP amendments?
If an existing plan no longer reflects the real picture, get in touch and we can help clarify the strongest next step for the amendment stage.
You can also use our checklists, to see if you have everything you need.
We look forward to hearing from you.